Charles James Lyall
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Summary
Charles James Lyall was born on March 9, 1845[1], in London[2]. He died on September 1, 1920[3], in London[4]. He worked as a civil servant[5], translator[6], orientalist[7], singer[8], and arabist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1845[11]
- Date of death: 1920[12]
- Father: Charles Lyall[13]
- Mother: Harriet Matheson[14]
- Spouse: Florence Lyall Fraser[15]
- Child: Cecil Lyall[16]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17]
- Occupation: writer[18]
- Employer: Indian Civil Service[19]
- Educated at: Balliol College[20], King's College School[21], King's College London[22]
- Award received: Fellow of the British Academy[23]
- Member of: British Academy[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Charles James Lyall[26]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[27]
- Given name: Charles[28]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[29], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[30], 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[31], Victorian Vocalists[32], al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Name in native language: تشارلس جيمس ليال[35]
- Writing language: English[36]
Why It Matters
Charles James Lyall has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Charles James Lyall born?
Charles James Lyall's place of birth was London[2].
Where did Charles James Lyall die?
Charles James Lyall died in London[4].
Who were Charles James Lyall's parents?
Charles James Lyall's father was Charles Lyall[13]. Charles James Lyall's mother was Harriet Matheson[14].
Who was Charles James Lyall married to?
Charles James Lyall's spouses include Florence Lyall Fraser[15].
What did Charles James Lyall do for work?
Charles James Lyall worked as a civil servant[5], translator[6], orientalist[7], singer[8], and arabist[9].
Where did Charles James Lyall go to school?
Charles James Lyall was educated at Balliol College[20], King's College School[21], and King's College London[22].
What awards did Charles James Lyall receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[23].